In this video I show you how to replace the rack and pinion in a 2007 Saturn Aura. Always refer to the shop manual for the proper procedure and torque specs.
Part used in video:
Rack and Pinion Complete Unit – Hydraulic Power – Re-manufactured Cardone Part No. 22-1035
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good to know
Wow you used an Advance rack!?
What kind of symptoms does a bad steering rack produce?
awesome outstanding thanks bro
You seemed so uncomfortable at the beginning of the video..
I'm a new sub, been watching for the last 4 days, now my wife comes in to sit n watch with me…. yesterday, Super Bowl Sunday morning, we completed the rear brakes on her 96 Explorer…
she was so proud, that she smiled n screamed " look I got my hands dirty"
hey hi. i have that problem on my car. how much does it cost to replace that?
Nice seeing the evolution of the channel Eric. How you and the camera have become one overtime. Nice to into the way back machine and see how things have improved.
How similar is a Chevy Malibu when replacing the rack and pinion?
great video…very professional.
Lol…you can tell when a mechanic has a happy wife…hes wearing gloves
What was the reason for replacing this one?
I love your tools. I learned a lot from you buddy good job.
What was the symptom that led to the rack replacement?
if i want to flush out the fluid out of the system only , and i disconnect the hoses at the bottom , would i need the seals?
Where's your hat? Nice video.
Thank you!
I'm having trouble getting my big fat hand inside by the rack and pinion (um.. thing) where the steering pressure hose goes in. I have to replace that hose. I've pulled the old one out, but I'm having trouble getting the new one situated in just the right position. After watching your video, I'm thinking that it might be worth it to disconnect the rack and pinion from the tire, so that there would be a little 'play'/room to get the power steering hose in….. Do you think that would be wise?
Good instructions and video for the DIY guy… Do you have a video or similar to that for 2007 Buick Rainier? The adjuster plug and nut break off from steering box connected to rack and pinion, do I need to replace the whole assembly? Thanks, more power to you!!!
Nice video Eric O , as always, keep em coming!!☺
How long can I ride on a bad rack and pinion? Been doing it for 5 years 100k plus lol I mean I'm not loosing power steering fluid. It drives and steers fine even alignment on point. I do hear minor noise when parking etc which got little worse over years but unless you really know and listen to the car you wont notice it . II got about 250k on my 2006 Camry don't want to put money into it besides that car good mechanical condition drives smooth any advice? I wanna make this car last without doing unnecessary work $$ save money fyi my mechanic said i got at least 20 more k on it minimum but who really knows
your to good to give thumbs down keep up the good work
how long does it take u to change Replace Rack and Pinion sir ?
So weird watching one of your videos and not seeing you wear a hat haha.
I did a Honda CR-V rack awhile back – bit of a pain to reach the brake line nuts and to wrestle the rack out of the car. I ratchet-strapped the steering wheel to the front seat frame to keep it from moving.
Very helpful video. I just put our car in the hands of a mechanic for rack and pinion problems, possibly. Hoping it's a bolt that's busted loose, of course, but if replacement is necessary, good to know how it goes, since it's a bit much for me to undertake, though your explanation was instructive and I learned how one is replaced. Thanks so much for posting this. You really did a good job showing how it's done with caveats. Bless you.
I can see if you can't get your car up about five feet in the air it will be a difficult thing to replace…
Can you please do a rack and pinion troubleshooting video like how to know when your rack and pinion is bad. Neither side on mine was leaking and both sides have new inner and outer tie rods. Yesterday, I had the drivers side CV axle replaced and then this popping noise started from the right side. It is a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. Everything relating to the front end suspension has been replaced. Such as Struts and mounts, cv axles. inner and outer tie rods, lower control arms, sway bar links sway bar bushings, engine mounts. Everything has been replaced except for the rack and pinion. I just think it odd that when the drivers side cv axle was replaced that all of the sudden there is this popping noise that was not there before. Please advise
I wasnt quite sure if i dared to like, since my like became the 666 one haha, I really enjoy your videos, i've watched both EricTheCarGuy and Chrisfix, they have more detailed videos, but since you're all alone and does a great job i really like you more. Your personality seems amazing, just a great guy i presume! ( I just watch these videos for fun, i enjoy learning new tricks and stuff since iam a mechanic aswell!) Cheers from Sweden! 🙂
what is this sorcery? this car isn't rusted out. this is a fake video!